Description
Waterway construction labourers maintain canals, dams and other waterway structures such as coastal or inland water plants. They are responsible for the construction of breakwaters, canals, dikes and embankments as well as other works in and around water.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
work in a construction teammanage sumpsinspect construction sitesoperate sumpsmeasure water depthoperate pumpsinstall tunnel segmentsfollow health and safety procedures in constructionplan surface slopedig soil mechanicallyconstruct damsinspect concrete structuresconstruct canal locksidentify defects in concreteuse rigging equipmentmaintain dredging equipmentperform drainage workidentify risk of floodingcheck borehole depthinsert charges into drill holesposition dredgerinspect pipelinesdesign damspour concrete underwaterread standard blueprintsinspect drainage channelsperform underwater bridge inspectionoperate drilling equipmentoperate cranesmix construction groutsconduct erosion controloperate vacuum dewatering systemconduct sediment controldevelop flood remediation strategiesset up temporary construction site infrastructure